Sr. Product Manager

This recruitment is for a one (2) year fixed-term, 100% FTE benefits-eligible position and may be renewable in the future based on funding availability.

SCHOOL / UNIT DESCRIPTION :

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Stanford University's Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR) organization is a central force in advancing the institution's research endeavors and fostering innovation across diverse disciplines.

The organization is dedicated to supporting and promoting cutting-edge research that addresses global challenges, playing a crucial role in shaping the university's research strategy, overseeing interdisciplinary collaborations, and ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in research activities.

POSITION SUMMARY :

As a key member of Stanford University's Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR) organization, your role as a Business Analyst for the OPACS system will be instrumental in expanding and optimizing the platform.

In this dynamic position, you will engage in a wide range of product management and business analyst activities aimed at enhancing the capabilities of OPACS.

Your responsibilities will span stakeholder management, conducting user interviews, and collaborating with faculty and COI / COC evaluators to understand their needs.

Utilizing your expertise, you will lead efforts in user journey mapping, stakeholder requirements gathering, and translating business requirements and user stories into comprehensive engineering requirements.

CORE DUTIES :

• Translate business processes into system requirements and / or develop systems solutions.
• Analyze new business requirements, assist with feasibility of enhancement requests, system functionality, current system use and user needs.
• Specify functional analysis and design and work with developers and analysts to recommend solutions and resolve system issues.
• Perform testing of new systems, upgrades, and patching of existing systems; plan, conduct and document results of testing.
• Develop instructional materials, training, and job aids.
• Advise users requiring assistance in solving complex problems or issues regarding management and business systems.
• Analyze data and provide data sets to users for analysis.
• Liaise with external vendors or partners in support of business systems.
• Coordinate the implementation of new or modified business systems.

Your Responsibilities :

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand, synthesize, and analyze business problems and their solutions.
• Design solutions to address complex business problems while balancing business needs, usability, system consistency, simplicity, and maintainability.
• Document detailed functional system requirements with supporting artifacts.
• Represent business partners while working closely with the IT team to clarify business needs and solutions throughout the implementation process.
• Provide demos, facilitate user acceptance testing, and obtain business partner approval of newly developed functionality.

Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Demonstrated ability as a Business or Systems Analyst / product manager with experience working on complex business applications.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong User Interface design skills and experience crafting effective system solutions.
• Self-motivated and takes personal initiative to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Able to work on multiple initiatives at a time with an ability to manage and prioritize work.
• Organized with a dedication to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written & verbal communication, active listening, problem-solving, conflict / resolution management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in delivering solutions for Stanford University’s faculty and researchers a plus.
• An appetite to learn.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience :

Bachelor's degree and three years relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand / walk, use a telephone.
• Frequently sitting, grasp lightly / fine manipulation.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work extended hours to meet project deadlines.

WORK STANDARDS :

• Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients.
• Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The expected pay range for this position is $93,000 to $120,000 per annum for a remote position and $109,000 to $133,000 for a hybrid or on-site position.

Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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